Alternative Dining on the Celebrity Solstice
Blu
Light, healthy cuisine prepared by chefs using natural reductions and sauteing are available at Blu. Beautiful salads, and entrees selections such as braised short ribs and halibut are on your menu. This restaurant excellent guest reviews for food quality and service. This is a specialty restaurant for Aqua class guests. There is no charge, but specialty drinks, soft drinks, wine, and beer are at current menu prices. Blu is located aft and port side on Deck 5.
Aft on Entertainment Deck, the Tuscan menu includes grilled meats and seafood. Antipasti and Caesar Salads are prepared for you table side. While there are only a few traditional pasta choices, The Tuscan Grille serves excellent Tuscan Onion Soup and veal chops. This restaurant provides great staff service and superb cuisine. Reservations are required, and there is a 45 USD charge per diner. Smart casual attire, such as polo shirts and slacks for gentlemen, is expected at the Tuscan Grille.
Silk Harvest
Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine is on the menu. This Silk Harvest by all counts is worth the specialty restaurant charge! There is a 35 USD charge per diner, and no reservations are required. At Silk Harvest, casual clothing is fine, but swim wear and bare feet are not permitted. This restaurant is situated starboard and aft on Deck 5.
Murano
Foie Gras, Escargots Tortellini, Lobster Tail, Surf and Turf, Rack of Lamb, Scallops Wellington Style, and Dover Sole Veronique are exemplary of entrees on this multi course menu featuring French, Italian, and innovative American cuisine. The Goat Cheese Souffle is excellent, as is the 6 course wine pairing feast. Caviar is also available at market price.
The Murano restaurant receives superior guest reviews for food quality and has excellent staff service. Smart casual dress is suggested, and reservations are required. At Murano, there is a 50 USD charge per person, with a 6 course wine pairing option for an additional 110 USD per guest. This venue is just aft of Michael's on Deck 5.
Sushi on Five:
Port side and mid ship on Deck 5 of the Celebrity Solstice, Sushi on Five is a celebration of Japanese cuisine. The menu, created by Chef Yoshikazu "Yoshi" Okada, offers a wonderful selection of sushi, nigeri, sashimi, hot pots, and noodles. Prices are a la carte, and range from 4 to 12 USD. This venue is typically open for lunch and dinner.
Tips for all Specialty Restaurants on the Celebrity Solstice:
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Celebrity Solstice Tuscan Grille Dinner Menu
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Celebrity Solstice Silk Harvest Dinner Menu
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Celebrity Solstice Murano Dinner Menu
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Specialty restaurants have limited seating and you should make your reservations ahead of time, preferably just after booking on line and well before you board ship.
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Call 800-722-5941 or contact Celebrity online at SpecialtyRestaurant@celebrity.com to make reservations up to 4 days before your sail date.
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Specialty restaurants provide more intimate seating than the main dining room, and only reserve for parties of up to six guests.
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Children 12 years or older are welcome. The per diner fee does include gratuity.
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How much should I tip at the alternative dining restaurants on the Celebrity Solstice? First, bear in mind that all alcoholic beverages that you pay for will have a gratuity added. The cover charge does include gratuity, however, you may wish to consider giving an extra gratuity to the waiter or waitress who has served you. An appropriate amount is to estimate the value of the meal you ordered if you ordered it on land and tip 15-20% based on that cost. If you feel that the value of the meal was 50 USD were you to order it in a land-based restaurant, you should tip 7.50-10 USD. It is certainly your discretion not to tip, but, the waiters serving you are some of the best on the ship and should be rewarded if they provided you with an exceptional dining experience.